#FOMO or #FOBO Do you miss out because of fear a better option is coming? FOMO-fear of missing out.FOBO-fear of a better option.FOMO drives impulsive action,due to social pressure,whereas FOBO causes analysis paralysis&indecision, stemming from an overwhelming # of choices apple.news/Ar8qDGIKvSnS...

#Couples #Therapy here are some excellent strategies.Active listening -evidence of understanding with reflective feedback.Call time out when too intensely emotional:agree to calmly resume within 24 hours.Talk how behavior affects you instead of labeling character.Don’t mind read! wapo.st/4qyaNBo

#autism #research #origins Are you overwhelmed by so many theories of the types and origins of autism? Unsubstantiated claims about Tylenol? Read this free article about the latest research. “this new study feels so promising it sees people with the complexity as they actually are.” wapo.st/4sjc7d2

#music #best This is quite a list of the so-called best music from 2025. So many of my favorites are missing. Which ones of these do you most recommend in the article?Enjoy a meaningful peaceful new year with great comforting music.! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/a... Do you recommend any of these?

#couples #therapy Too many people use therapy speak - Psychobabble:gaslighting, narcissist, borderline, OCD” “They get sucked into social-media videos & posts about pop-psych concepts that they misapply to their own relationships” Resist labeling ONE another. www.theatlantic.com/family/2025/....

#cognitive #mood #strategies Reframing decreases negative mood,avoiding toxic positivity Cognitive reappraisalhow we initially interpreted a situation)which can help us build psychological resilience. Perhaps you know most of this ,but it doesn’t hurt to review. Free article below. wapo.st/44oz83U

#calming #habits #japanese Please watch these excellent healthy lifestyle suggestions.Reduce pressure, procrastination, reduce overeating! Try it!. m.youtube.com/watch?v=l1b0... Calming healthy habits. 🏆💪🎶Let me know if any of these make a difference! perhaps you are already doing a few of these.

#marijuana #vomiting Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome R11.16 code “Habitual users of cannabis, including teenagers,showing up in emergency rooms complaining of severe intestinal distress. treatment-anti-nausea medications &IV fluids to combat dehydration from vomiting.” www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/h...

#vaccine #myths We’ve all heard the catastrophic anecdotes. Time to investigate these concerns from an unbiased scientific source. Hopefully the clarification below might reduce your confusion and help you make the best decision to keep your family safe & healthy! open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...

#antidepressants #withdrawal “insomnia to confusion,electric sensations,muscle cramps, agitation,mood swings” Deprescribing movement “need nonindustry funded trials examine when people stop antidepressants,using various tapering strategies & long enough follow-up” www.nbcnews.com/health/menta...

#rituals #anxiety #health “It’s the meaning we assign to a ritual that matters, rituals may lead to less anxiety,stronger relationships &more meaning in everyday life.” gives a perceived sense of control in stressful situations Do something that feels delightful or important to you” wapo.st/4irPEG6

#joy #happiness www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-... Simple, daily micro acts can ratchet up happiness in a more empowering way. Deliberately finding gratitude, offering kindness. 💪👏Scholarly research from the Joy Project. How micro-acts can boost well being, compassion & mutual care.

#insomnia #sleep Some excellent suggestions below include cognitive shuffling,sensory grounding, mental walk-throughs, calming podcasts, journaling, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation, breathing exercises, cool room temperature. maybe one of these might help you! www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/h...

#free #apples Wonderful humanitarian giving surplus food free The philosophy is that no abundance should go to waste “This month’s pop-up orchard is part of the nonprofit’s push toward an ambitious goal: delivering 10 million pounds of food by Thanksgiving.” www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...

@actionhappiness.bsky.social research confirms acts of kindness and showing gratitude promotes joy www.realsimple.com/daily-habits...

#happiness #strategies www.realsimple.com/daily-habits... “Small daily actions—kindness, humor, embracing gratitude, emotional resilience. letting go of anger with compassion,taking breaks from digital distractions reduces stress & boost overall happiness”why not try these actions to enhance Joy

#Music #therapeutic #dementia Music as medicine can boost our moods stimulate a # of areas of our brains,beneficial 4 cognitive function. Therapy for depression,pain & neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s. builds resiliency & protects the brain by wiring new neural pathways”Listen 2music now!

#dementia #communication Supporting beloved ones with dignity.Find the communication sweet spot.I sang my mom’s favorite songs,& included her in social gatherings”Meaningful connection is still possible. every shared moment of dignity strengthens it.”patience! www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/keep...

#couples #relationships “One points out a bird to the other, awaits a response.Partner who responds with curiosity passes test” “Gottmans conducted with newlyweds,assessed how often these couples turned away,against or toward 1 another’s bids for connection”Listen! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...

#Cognitive #Reframing #Reappraisal can reduce negative emotions-hopelessness, sadness,disappointment,or increase + emotions hopefulness orstrengthen joy. embrace nonjudgmentally what you are feeling in the moment. How can you reframe the narrative to change what it means? wapo.st/4hWUQkX

#health #nature #prescriptions Nature finds calm in a chaotic world “Whether it’s a stroll through a park,time spent under a shady tree,growing movement of nature prescriptions underscores 1 truth:the most effective medicine:found just outside your front door” www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/doct...

#plastic #pollution #creativity Innovative strategies by the Haitians to reduce plastic pollution.So artistic, environmentally friendly.Enhancing livelihood! Great spirit! www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/how-... Creative tackling of plastic pollution🏆 Read turning litter into livelihood section

#Exercise #depression #cannabis Research confirms that it’s not just great for your body but it reduces depression “exercise activates endocannabinoid system — our brain’s homegrown molecules resemble those found in cannabis — which seems to be responsible for the post-run high” wapo.st/3LBc4In

#drones #photos #winning Savor these creative photos from all over the world. Are these pictures worth 1000 words? Are any of them more appealing than the others? www.npr.org/sections/goa... Spectacular photos to distract you from inner terminal, if at all possible 💪👏

#Relationship #Happiness What values create the most fulfilling connection? Humor, cultural interests, giving each other space,listening to one another, not being jealous or controlling, empathy, comforting gestures,sharing ups & downs, gentle criticism, tolerance! www.cnbc.com/2025/10/26/p...

#calcium #supplements #Risk Researchers have shown taking large doses of calcium in supplement form may be dangerous - with one study showing high doses nearly double the risk for heart attack. too much calcium or vitamins A &E may increase your stroke risk. www.health.harvard.edu/staying-heal...

#communicate #fight about #1 in #relationships “When we argue tone tends to dominate because it carries emotional weight.A clipped delivery can sound like blame.A flat one might feel like indifference. Sarcasm can come across as contempt” Morbid Jealousy is more Toxic! www.cnbc.com/2025/10/05/p...

Very sorry to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing. Her scientific contributions and her work as a conservationist are extraordinary. #goodall #chimpanzee #conservation #primatology 🧪 Gift article

Best #STRESS #reliever "stress springboarding" — using stress energy as fuel for meaningful action that benefits others. “This isn't just feel-good advice. Brain imaging “ helping others activates reward centers,reduces activity in stress-related regions.” Try it now! www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/...

#cancer #exercise #hopeful “exercise directly influences cancer biology,suppressing tumor growth through powerful molecular signals,It doesn’t just improve fitness &wellbeing in people who’ve had breast or colon cancer,It orchestrates direct anticancer signals from muscles”HOPEFUL🙏 wapo.st/47EINFQ

#no #mowing #lawns #biodiversity www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/o... Is it time to welcome untidy lawns,biodiversity, aesthetic untidiness, no mowing or will we be fined by the neighborhood laws and restrictions? How many trillions of gallons of water might we save? Healthier to use fewer chemicals!

#sprinter #92yr #old #exercise #health “It’s never too late to start” Researchers are studying this extraordinary woman, taking samples from her muscles. “Mazzenga has cardiorespiratory fitness of someone in their 50s& her muscle’s mitochondria function as a healthy 20yrold’s” wapo.st/4nbQJDc

#mae #jamison #creativity “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination,creativity,or curiosity. It’s your place in the world;it’s your life.Go on & do all you can with it, & make it the life you want to live.” She is an American engineer, physician,& 1st African American woman to travel to space. 🏆

#Chat-gpt #risks “A.I.chatbots need a regulatory framework clear guardrails 4 use with youth age-appropriate safety standards,strict privacy protections ,transparency requirements that make risks clear & measures holding tech companies accountable when harm occurs” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/o...

#regrets of the #dying last minute regrets “I wish I hadn't worked so hard I wish I had stayed in touch with friends I wish I had let myself be happier I wish I'd had courage to live a life true to myself,NOT the life others expected of me I wish I'd expressed my feelings” Time 2 B AUTHENTIC!

#ptsd #Veterans #monkeys “Monkeys who have been surrendered and people who have suffered trauma are helping each other learn to trust again.” What a wonderful approach to reduce trauma! wapo.st/3HNJgea

#Relationship #advice #Couples Excellent advice below on conflict management.Using humor,taking breaks to cool down,organizing stress, (eliminate,prevent or adapt to)taking turns listening. Try a few of these strategies. Don’t say “you never” or “you always” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/w...

#100yrs #survivors #traits? Last year,more than 101,000 Americans celebrated their 100th birthday by 2054, that # is expected to soar to 422,000. They exercise more?make healthier food choices? & show lower levels of stress-related inflammation in their bodies. bakherad.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-ta...

#ed #sullivan #documentary share.google/ywDw4m2j7jf2... I Plan to watch this documentary on Netflix called Sunday Best An amazing deep insightful and inspiring look at Ed Sullivan&his effect on great black performers & his education of many racists in the south through music the music is superb🏆🎶

#Tom #lehrer #Satirist Which are your favorites? He was an absolute genius🏆Pollution, National Brotherhood Week, the Elements, Vatican Rag. Wernher Von Braun. All are available here below to review. He made it free for all👏So generous🎶 youtube.com/playlist?lis... www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...

#humor #baby-boomers Herman'sHermits-Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Walker Ringo Starr-With a Little Help From Depends Bobby Darin-Splish,Splash, Was Havin a Flash Roberta Flack-1stTime Ever I Forgot Your face Paul Simon-50Ways to Lose Your liver Abba-Denture Queen Willie Nelson-On the Commode Again

Fascinating story of #Toxoplasma gondii and how it affects the brains of #rats (and humans). Rats become attracted to #cat urine increasing the chance they are eaten by a cat. An infected cat can spread the #parasite to other animals. 🧪 www.sciencefocus.com/news/cat-par...

#Happiness, #Bucket #list “positive reminiscing” savor meaningful moments. Instead of obsessing over what’s left to do,recall positive memories & accomplishments from the past taking a bird’s-eye view of all that we’ve already lived.It grounds us in gratitude.” www.forbes.com/sites/traver...

#Exercise #Anxiety #Depression Exercise can be effective as medication.Start slowly by getting out of the chair & walking around the room during commercials.Every bit of movement seems to improve mood.Sitting is the new smoking so remember to move when ever you can. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/w...

#OCD#causes studies show close connections between the brain & gut, but this is 1st to show evidence that gut bacteria may actually cause it Polyphenols: Blueberries, walnuts, fermented, food:sauerkraut,Keffer, yogurt , nuts increase beneficial bacteria www.sciencealert.com/ocds-origins...

#Hope #meaningful Life is challenging! Read how to enhance! “Hope doesn’t just reflect how things are.It expresses our belief things can improve.It turns struggle into possibility. Hope keeps us grounded that challenges are temporary,& change is always possible” www.optimistdaily.com/2025/07/why-...

#Sondheim #Research #Song #writers A generous donation of this genius’ notes & sketches will be an inspiring teaching tool 4 songwriters .I was surprised how many sketches he wrote for music in Sweeney Todd etc. May more composers do the same with their legacy! www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/t...

#Happiness #Well-being #Harvard-study Over 200,000 people in study. flourishing : “a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good.happiness & life satisfaction, physical & mental health, meaning &purpose, character &virtue,& close social relationships.” hsph.harvard.edu/news/measuri...

#breathing #anxiety #depression “these correlations still early-stage,open the door to potential diagnostic &therapeutic applications.Could targeted breath training help regulate mood disorders? idea gains scientific traction.” Enjoy your unique breath! www.optimistdaily.com/2025/06/coul...

#grief #coping #loss This couple found a comforting way of soothing the horrifying traumatic loss of their 2 teens when a drunk driver, speeding at 90 miles/hr crashed into their car. This is the “wind phone” which has become a grief sanctuary for many people around the country. wapo.st/3I0ZJvj